Titanium and Stop where you are

1. Stop Where you are and Titanium analysis

2. Titanium – David Guetta

3. Background
• The song is from French DJ David Guetta with the
vocals from Sia.
• The song was written by Sia, David Guetta, Giorgio
Tuinforl and Afrojack.
• The song was released in 2011 as part of a teaser for
an album.
• Combines house and Urban-dance music genres.
• The song was originally made for Katy Perry but was
scrapped after she declined the invite.
• The video closely relates to science fiction film Super 8.

4. Camera
• Long Tracking Camera shots
• Rule of three
• Low angle shots to show power
• Crab right
• Direct mode of address

5. Sound
• Music Slowed
• EDM
• Very strong beat
• Big bass drops
• Two Slow-mo scenes
• Most background sound removed

6. Mise En Scene
• The boy’s dull clothes and dull background
alongside a red hat that stands out compared
to the dullness of the other props and scenes.
• Bike/hat/keys/bears
• 4 settings- school/on the way
home/home/forest
• Cool lighting effects
• Men in army uniform to show the boy going
against authority

7. Editing
• Graphic match- The light shinning through the
door when he leaves the house and in the
forest.
• Sun apparent in most end scenes.
• Video matched with beat multiple times.
• 2 slow-motion scenes.
• Starts with and ends with fetal position clips.
• 3 different special effects.
• Bike sped up to show supernatural activity.

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17. Stop where you are

18. Background
• She was once a rising star until her husband overdosed on Alcohol and
methadone,
• Her music is a mixture of soul and pop and she shows strong British values.
• She originates from Leeds.
• She was nominated for 3 Grammys, 3 Brits, 2 MOBO’s and was predicted the
breakthrough act of 2006 and was the fourth British female act to have her first
album debut at number one.

19. Camera • Camera angle is a low angle to
show her power.
• Angle changes with each
different person it shows.
• Camera goes in and out of
focus.
• Camera tracks in and out.

20. Sound • All background sound is
removed to help people focus
on the lyrics.
• Sound matches the video as the
video gets quicker and more
busy the music gets louder.

21. Mise en Scene • Blue and red clothing contrasts
the child and Corrine.
• Lighting on her face to
emphasise her message
• Many different characters from
all different walks of life.

22. Editing • Quick shots for slow parts.
• Slow motion throughout.
• Blurred effect.
• Smoke effect.
• Light effect.

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